The restoration of one of the only surviving Passmore Edwards drinking fountains in London marks a significant effort to preserve history. Built in 1900, the fountain endured bomb damage during WWII and subsequent neglect, including having its original features replaced improperly. After securing funds from Delancey, London Stone Conservation undertook the restoration project that included carefully dismantling the fountain, repairing its stonework, and reconnecting it to a water supply. This effort represents a commitment to restoring London’s historical public amenities.
In 2002, a corroded stone water bowl was replaced with a steel bowl and subsequently, the fountain was turned off. It had to be restored after years of deterioration.
The fountain's conservation included multiple processes, such as dismantling, poulticing stonework, and creating a new concrete base that included new plumbing connections.
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